Planet Music - The Album Podcast - From the makers of Planet Marzipan podcast

Join the Planet Music team as they take a look at the 2021 release by Frost* - Day & Age. Chat includes the background to this post Covid album - session players, band history, an in-depth track by track review, formats and chart chat. The album features 3 stellar session drummers, Pat Mastelotto, Darby Todd & Kaz Rodriguez, alongside the band line up of Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell & Na...

Nat Merrick joins the Planet Music regulars to take in in-depth look at Phoebe Bridgers 2020 album "Punisher". Chat includes background to the album - released at the height of the first Covid lockdown - a full track by track review, Bridgers work with other artists and much more besides. This episode was recorded and released almost instantly, and it may lack some of the edits, you migh...

Join the PM guys as they get together with guest, Anton Witter, to review Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's 1996 album 'Universal". Chat includes a roundtable track review, background to and the legacy of, this album, something of a departure from the original OMD sound. This episode is released unedited! Check out our guest's page here... Music | Anton Witter

Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane - Release Day Review! The PM team are back with a new slant on the format - Release Day Review - the guys review Paul McCartney's eagerly awaited new album - The Boys of Dungeon Lane. It was only released today - so here is our roundtable review - autobiographical classic, or a man with nothing new to say? Listen in to find out......What do you think o...

The Planet Music team are joined by Gary Page to review David Ford's album from 2010 - Let the Hard Times Roll. The guys chat about the origins of the album - from the E.P. releases that preceded it, through the gigs around the time and a a track by track review - all with the added insight of Gary, who appears on the album and is a stalwart of Ford's live band across the years! The team w...

Join the Planet Music guys as they take an in-depth look at the second BIG COUNTRY album - 1984's "Steeltown". Stuart Adamson's deeply personal lyrics paint a picture of Scottish life in the steel industry from the time of the Great Depression through to the early 1980's. The team look at the origins of the album and review it, track by track. The Planet Music team will be ba...

Grae, Mikie, Craig & Mezza are back to review Spock's Beard's fifth album "V" or "Five". This prog rock classic is the penultimate release by the original line up and contains only 6 tracks but almost 63 minutes of music! Chat includes the background to this release, singles released and a track by track review. How will Craig cope with this prog onslaught? Listen i...

Taking a break from reviewing albums for this episode - the PM team are back to talk cover versions. Each of the team picked 4 cover versions to compile a fantasy cover versions compilation. The episode concludes with some listener suggestions for the album, compiled from the Planet Music Facebook group. There is a YouTube playlist of all 12 picks here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxe_lQvOUJ...

Join the Planet Music team as they review the new Paul McCartney documentary "Man on the Run", along with the soundtrack album. The film focuses on the final days of the Beatles and runs though the 1970's concluding at the end of 1980 with the death of John Lennon. The companion album features unreleased gems alongside classic McCartney tracks. The team will be back in 2 weeks with a new episode.

The Planet Music guys are back to take a look at the recently relaunched "Headphone Dust" website/webstore featuring high resolution, Atmos and surround mixes of Steven Wilson's (and related) albums. Patrick Cleasby, joins the guys for a discussion that includes the age old "physical vs download" dilemma, the technical challenges of playing different formats, the releases t...

The PM guys welcome back Darren Moore and Neil McCrystal to conclude their review of Frankie Goes To Hollywoods' debut album - Welcome to the Pleasuredome. Part two features a track by track review of the second disc of the 2 LP configuration of this 80's classic album and takes a look to its legacy. The episode concludes with Planet Music listeners comments taken from the Planet Music fac...

The PM guys take on the mighty Frankie Goes To Hollywoods' debut album - Welcome to the Pleasuredome, ably assisted by Darren Moore and Neil McCrystal. In part one of a lengthy chat - background to the album and the initial Frankie phenomena, Trevor Horn, ZTT and a track by track review of the first disc of the 2 LP configuration of this groundbreaking album. Look out for part 2 next week.

Join Mikey, Grae, Craig & Mezza as they take a look at Peter Gabriels 1992 album "Us", the full follow up to the highly successful "So". An in depth conversation includes, album background, a track by track review, "Secret World" tour memories, the live CD & Bluray, as well as discussing the legacy of this highly emotional record. The team will be back in 2 we...

In a first for Planet Music, the team have a special guest - Tim Sidwell - concert film, documentary & promo creator / producer / director - and the main man at "Toward Infinity". Tim talks about how he began getting involved in his line of work, working with the likes of Magnum & Marillion, via a varied portfolio including the Celebrating Jon Lord Concert at the Royal Albert Hal...

Join the PM boys for their Christmas Secret Santa gift exchange - part 2. Danse Macabre by Duran Duran and Downes Braide Association - Live in England are gifted and discussed in this festive episode. Happy New Year from all at Planet Music Podcast. The team will be back in 2 weeks with a new episode.

Join the PM boys for their Christmas Secret Santa gift exchange - part 1. LieJacker by Thea Gilmore and The World Under Unsun by Lunatic Soul are gifted and discussed in this festive episode. Listen out for part 2 next week... Merry Christmas from all at Planet Music Podcast.

Mikey, Craig, Grae & Mezza are back to review an album in full, in detail...This episode the featured album is "High Civilisation" by Bee Gees, released in 1991. This album was the successor to the popular "One" and "E.S.P" albums of the late 80's. The review includes background to the release, track by track insight and a look at it's legacy. What do you...

The Planet Music guys are back with an episode that's a little different....the boys talk us through the highlights of their recent music shopping lists...and give a sneak peek on their Christmas wish lists. What do you think of their choices? Join the conversation in the Planet Music Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/

Join Mezza. Grae, Mikey & Craig as they take a deep dive into Julian Lennons 1991 album, "Help Yourself". Produced by Bob Ezrin with a stellar line up of session musicians and featuring the single "Saltwater", this undiscovered gem is an eclectic listen. Discussion includes a track by track review, formats, background to the album and it's legacy. What do you think of t...

Join the Planet Music team as they take a deep dive into The Dear Hunters' fifth album, 2013's "Migrant". A lengthy chat includes the albums origins, artwork, band history and, of course, a track by track review. Let us know what you think of this album in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/ Coming up, in 2 weeks time, the Planet Music review of Ju...

The Planet Music guys are back to take a deep dive into Canadian singer songwriter, Kathleen Edwards' third album "Asking for Flowers", released in 2008. The background to this emotional record, a track by track review and the stories behind some of the lyrics are all included in this round table review. Check back in 2 weeks for the next episode.

The Planet Music guys are joined by guest reviewer, Andrew "Barnsley" Wood, for a roundtable review of The Cure's 1989, eighth album, "Disintegration". A lengthy chat includes the background to the album, videos, live performance, a track by track review and a look at the legacy of this gloomy classic. Look out for a new episode in 2 weeks time!

The Planet Music guys are back to take a deep dive into Billy Joel's 1977, breakthrough album, "The Stranger". Inspired by the recent HBO documentary about Billy, a lengthy chat incudes, the lead up to the album, album sessions, artwork, it's legacy and a track by track review. Look out for a new episode in 2 weeks time.

Join the Planet Music guys, Mikie, Grae, Craig & Mezza, as they take a look at the first album from the British duo, Hurts, Happiness, from 2010 A lengthy chat includes the origins of the band and album, a track by track review (including the seven singles taken from it!), gig memories, David Sneddon and much more besides.

Join the PM guys as they take an in depth look at Dire Straits' fifth studio album "Brothers in Arms". Chat includes a track by track review, the dawn of the Compact Disc era, artwork, the tour for this album and its longstanding legacy. What do you think of this multi million selling album? Join the discussion in the Planet Music Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567